Orio

Camino del Norte

To end of camino
794.3
Altitude
5

Igueldo

10.10

Orio

5.50

Zarautz

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Correos
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Train
Yes

Orio has a pretty small center, as it is stuck between the river and the hills. The primary industry in these parts is still fishing and the specialty in Orio is grilled bream. In centuries past pilgrims crossed the river here by boat.

Fiesta

The Day of the Fishermen, San Pedro, is celebrated on the 29th of June. The patron of Orio, San Nicolás de Bari, is celebrated on the 6th of December.

History

The local church is dedicated to San Nicolas de Bari, patron of fishermen and a well known Saint among pilgrims.

The Road

The camino reaches the riverfront and turns left (inland) towards the nearest bridge over the river. Once across the bridge, it turns right to follow the N-634 a short distance. Where the road bends left, the camino exits to the right to follow the waterfront and the Portua. Stay along the road and head towards and under the AP-8 visible in the distance. Once past the bridge overhead, the camino reaches a small beach (on your right). Turn left at the first road, keeping the tall hedge to your left. Follow this road all the way past the Gran Camping de Zarautz; the way is uphill as you climb Mount Talaimendi. As you begin to descend along the road, with Zarautz visible in the distance, the camino turns right towards town along a foot path. It meets the road and turns right.

City Map

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

I had made and paid for a reservation. About an hour before arrival, I sent a message saying I'd arrive around 3 pm. I got here just about 3, and there was no one here. I tried messaging
and got no reply. I tried phoning and just got a machine. Eventually some other pilgrims showed up, also with pre-booked rooms, and one enlisted the help of a couple of locals, and eventually we got in -- someone gave someone some room codes over the phone and let us in. However, I have no idea if I leave if I can get in again, and still haven't heard from the management. Also, no wifi password. The room is fine, the hassle and feeling trapped is not.

Camino de Sant…

Situated 500 metres from town centre and the camino in a quiet residential area. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Breakfast available. Short walk to the beach.

Camino de Sant…

A bit out of town but on the Way. Lovely room, nice staff. No dinner but pizza was available. Excellent breakfast.